Posted Mon May 15, 2006 5:56 pm GMT by tutubird
Hey, I have been planning to be going to a Casino ( Jackson )once school is done ( In about 3 weeks ). I heard that Jackson has one of the loosest tables around here ( San Jose ). Could someone give me any tips on how to enter, play, eddiquitte (sp?).
Another thought, this might sound cheap, but I really don't like the idea of tipping. I understand dealers don't make much, but I just don't feel the need to tip. I think this is the biggest sign that im asian. Thoughts or comments?
Thanks
Kevin Tu
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Posted Mon May 15, 2006 7:20 pm GMT by Cricket_Fire
| tutubird wrote: | I think this is the biggest sign that im asian. Thoughts or comments?
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lmfao
Posted Tue May 16, 2006 1:59 am GMT by supafrey
you don't have to tip. you also don't have to not be a dickhead.
Posted Tue May 16, 2006 2:15 am GMT by JohnnyCache
True!
I for example do tip but am a dickhead.
Posted Tue May 16, 2006 3:16 am GMT by Phil14312
You gotta tip man, do you eat at restaurants and not tip. It sucks sometimes, but its all part of the overhead thats now custom for the consumer (i.e. you) to pay for.
Posted Tue May 16, 2006 3:57 am GMT by xDiamond_CutteRx
One thing to be aware of if you go to Jackson specifically (I assume you mean Jackson Rancheria off of Highway 49?) is that the dealers have to split their tips with everyone on staff, and no one is going to look at you funny if you don't tip for every pot you win. Generally though, when you win a decent-sized pot, it is good etiquette to tip.
The tables at Jackson, both the limit and NL are notoriously loose, and as long as you don't take too many bad beats, you can build a roll there in no time.
Posted Tue May 16, 2006 3:59 am GMT by xDiamond_CutteRx
| Phil14312 wrote: | | You gotta tip man, do you eat at restaurants and not tip. |
Didn't they have that conversation in Reservoir Dogs? And if you'll remember, Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi) wisely points out that no one bothers to tip the kids at McDonalds. 
Posted Tue May 16, 2006 4:03 am GMT by supafrey
| xDiamond_CutteRx wrote: | | Phil14312 wrote: | | You gotta tip man, do you eat at restaurants and not tip. |
Didn't they have that conversation in Reservoir Dogs? And if you'll remember, Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi) wisely points out that no one bothers to tip the kids at McDonalds. |
That's because the entire system of fast food is devoted to us doing most of our own labour in an effort to save money for the restaurant. one of the only benefits of that for the consumer is the loss of the need for tips and stuff....
Posted Tue May 16, 2006 4:26 am GMT by JohnnyCache
Another thing is the guy dealing for you now might be seating you tomorrow...
Posted Tue May 16, 2006 9:41 am GMT by golddog
OK, Mr. Pink.
Posted Thu May 18, 2006 11:05 am GMT by lwestatbus
I think that tipping, and generously, is positive on many levels.
First, tipping reflects a no-fear attitude. I can afford to tip and will continue to tip because I am winning and will continue to win. I am approaching this game from a place where I have no fear--but you should fear me.
Second, tipping aligns me with the universe or poker gods, however you want to view it. Tipping the dealer a couple of chips for a good hand is much less messy than sacrificing a goat and easier to find than a virgin.
Third, dealing is hard work. At our local casino the dealers are paid less than minimum wage in the expectation that they will make it up in tips. They actually do well, and I help.
Fourth, you really stand out at a table if you don't tip. Poker is a social game and you will see many players again and again. I get an instant negative impression from winners who don't tip. Not that it matters to them, but I want to fit in. I am always impressed when younger players tip appropriately. I see that as a real sign of maturity. You never know when you'll meet someone who can help you out some day or some how.
For what it's worth.
Posted Thu May 18, 2006 3:55 pm GMT by mackkie
Every time I dont see someone tip I think of them as a cheap bastard and know if they are cheap enuff not to tip, they would only play great hands because they dont want to put their oh so important money in the middle with a marginal hand. Just tip the dealer.
Posted Thu May 18, 2006 5:03 pm GMT by tutubird
Thanks for the replies.
Of course ill tip if I win a decent sized pot, but just the idea of tipping is still so foriegn to me. I spent most of my life in Malaysia, and I really don't remember anyone tipping there. I think thats why tipping feels unnatural.
Could someone tell me when its appropriate to tip or not to tip? and how much?
Thanks
Posted Thu May 18, 2006 5:08 pm GMT by Phil14312
Low stakes I would only tip $1 at a time. If you raise preflop and get 1 caller and take the pot on the flop (i.e. small pot), I might not tip. Any decent size pot I would tip and only if I'm feeling generious would I tip more than $1, even for a huge pot. Note, this all assumes a small-stakes table, playing 6/12 or 2/5 NL, the custom is probably to tip closer to $3.
Don't forget to tip the waitresses a buck if you want a drink or something, if you don't they will probably ignore you the rest of the time.
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